Muscle, Skin, Tissue Disorders

Question 1

when dealing with isolated compartment syndrome, not involved with any trauma event, will the 6 Ps be applicable?

Answer 1

NO

Question 2

how will compartment syndrome show without injury?

Answer 2

pain out of proportion to complaint.

Question 3

how should you do a good neuro assessment to the hands and feet?

Answer 3

feel the sensation on all aspects of the hand of feet (there are 3 nerves that innervate the hands and feet)

Question 4

what portion of the leg is most likely effected by compartment syndrome?

Answer 4

anterior

Question 5

volkmann’s contracture

Answer 5

is a permanent shortening (contracture) of forearm muscles

secondary to compartment syndrome

Question 6

what drug can cause compartment syndrome?

Answer 6

Statins (rhabdo is caused by pee)

Question 7

treatment for rhabdo?

Answer 7

lots and lots of fluid (to flush the kidneys)

Question 8

what is primary lesion?

Answer 8

it is the one that presents (caused by the disease)

Question 9

what is secondary skin lesion?

Answer 9

is the one we cause (what has happened to the lesion , like scratching)

Question 10

what is an ombudsman?

Answer 10

one per state, and who you report elderly abuse to.

Question 11

impetigo

Answer 11

skin lesion, very contagious, treated with antibiotics